What Are Healthy Carbohydrates?

4. Fruits

[Fruit is considered a good carb when eaten in moderation.] Fruit contains a lot of sugars, which are bad in excess, but whole, unprocessed fruit offers a lot of fiber as well, to keep those sugars in check. Plus, fruit has a lot of vitamins essential to whole body health. Forms of fruit without the benefits: fruit juices and fruit "beverages" (which often don't contain much, if any, actual fruit). The process of juicing fruits removes the fiber -- the pulp and skin -- and essentially turns this healthy snack into a high-calorie, sugary drink.

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